TORONTO (Reuters) – In a long career, director Tim Burton has distinguished himself as the top Hollywood director for things weird, wacky, macabre and beautiful with his films ranging from “Edward Scissorhands” to “Alice in Wonderland.” Last year, New…
Comedian Steve Martin Novel "An Object of Beauty" Probes New York Art World
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- Steve Martin glides from acting to music to writing so fluidly that he gives the impression it all comes easily to him. Martin admits “a certain kind of ease” with writing fiction, as exemplified in his new novel “An Object of Beau…
Comedian Steve Martin Novel "An Object of Beauty" Probes New York Art World
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- Steve Martin glides from acting to music to writing so fluidly that he gives the impression it all comes easily to him. Martin admits “a certain kind of ease” with writing fiction, as exemplified in his new novel “An Object of Beau…
Former Driver to Elderly Poet Guilty of Stealing Artworks by Andy Warhol and Francis Picabia
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- A U.S. jury on Monday found a former driver of a wealthy elderly poet guilty of stealing artworks by Andy Warhol and Francis Picabia as well as millions of dollars from his former employer. James Biear, 50, was convicted on all 10…
One Hundred Years after Mark Twain’s Death, Centennial Sparks Wave of Nostalgia
HANNIBAL (REUTERS).- One hundred years after reports of his death were correct, not exaggerated, Mark Twain is a hot commodity again with an autobiography on the best-seller list and a new CD celebrating his legacy. The best seller is the first of the …
One Hundred Years after Mark Twain’s Death, Centennial Sparks Wave of Nostalgia
HANNIBAL (REUTERS).- One hundred years after reports of his death were correct, not exaggerated, Mark Twain is a hot commodity again with an autobiography on the best-seller list and a new CD celebrating his legacy. The best seller is the first of the …
R. Crumb, Daughter Look at Life in "Crazy Artist"
By: Christine Kearney
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- Robert Crumb and his daughter Sophie may lovingly squabble about the life they have shared, but they can agree on one thing: the underground scene that allowed the elder Crumb to become a comic book cult hero …
Colombian Fernando Botero’s Matadors, Chile’s Matta Top Latin American Auction at Christie’s
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- A portrait of an infant matador and his bullfighting elders, painted by Colombian Fernando Botero, topped Christie’s Latin American art sale, which also set auction records for postwar Brazilian, Colombian, Mexican and Argentine ar…
Colombian Fernando Botero’s Matadors, Chile’s Matta Top Latin American Auction at Christie’s
NEW YORK (REUTERS).- A portrait of an infant matador and his bullfighting elders, painted by Colombian Fernando Botero, topped Christie’s Latin American art sale, which also set auction records for postwar Brazilian, Colombian, Mexican and Argentine ar…
Edinburgh International Festival Heads East in 2011
By: Ian MacKenzie
EDINBURGH (REUTERS).- The Edinburgh International Festival EIF focuses on the Orient in 2011, as Festival Director Jonathan Mills brings a heady mix of acts to the world’s largest annual artistic extravaganza from the Far East rangin…